The BBC has today launched its 2006 Photographer 0f the Year contest. First prize is the chance to shoot a photographic story of your choice which will then be displayed on the BBC News website. In addition there will be an extra prize made to the photographer whose image catches the judge’s eye. Here are the themes:

ENTRY DEADLINES: THEMES
2 August - Shelter
9 August - Rock ‘n’ Roll
16 August - Uniform
23 August - Technology
30 August - Love
6 September- Look up
13 September - Final vote

Website: BBC Photographer of the Year 2006